#Medli&039;s Melodies

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Medli's Melodies: Song of Storms Remix

Medli’s Melodies: Song of Storms Remix

“Song of Storms” is already an amazing song, but the amount of remixing that composers and arrangers can do with the melody makes me adore it even more. The song is like a storm itself, with its potential for endless changes in velocity, intensity, and impact.

This variety can be heard in Glitchxcity’s 2012 remix. I covered a cover of hers before that was inspired by “Song of Storms,” but it…

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Medli's Melodies: Song of Storms jazz cover

Medli’s Melodies: Song of Storms jazz cover

I have a intense relationship with the “Song of Storms.” It’s been one of my favorite Zelda tracks since I first learned the three-note melody while playing Ocarina of Timewhen it first came out. It was my ringtone as soon as I could make it so, and one of my most favorite shirts I own has the score of the “Song of Storms” on it with the phrase “Make It Rain” printed underneath. Naturally, with…

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Medli's Melodies: Stone Temple Tower

Medli’s Melodies: Stone Temple Tower

Majora’s Mask is a haunting game, with an atmosphere and music to match, but for me, the music peaked when I went to the final area in Ikana.  The music in the canyon itself was spooky, with the low musical tones, but when I reached Stone Temple Tower that feeling changed from haunting to intriguing.  The Stone Temple Tower theme is one of my favorites in the Zeldaseries, and I’m always delighted…

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Medli's Melodies: Hyrule Field on the football field

Medli’s Melodies: Hyrule Field on the football field

Two weeks ago, American football fans endured the lowest-scoring, seemingly longest-lasting Superbowl ever. There is a general consensus that the most exciting aspect of the game was the halftime musical performance.

Halftime is usually a time where fans get up to stretch their legs and grab a snack, but sometimes, halftime features a show you don’t want to miss. The Ohio State University…

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Medli's Melodies: Ballad of the Windfish guitar cover

Medli’s Melodies: Ballad of the Windfish guitar cover

Link’s Awakening turned 25 years old this year, and Nintendo is celebrating by releasing a re-imagined version for the Switch. The game is beloved by many and considered a classic by fans for its charming story, gameplay, and of course, its music.  The Ballad of the Windfish is often regarded as the most famous track from the game. The song plays throughout the Link’s Awakening and is an integral…

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Medli's Melodies: Cadence of Hyrule shopkeeper vocal cover

Medli’s Melodies: Cadence of Hyrule shopkeeper vocal cover

The internet is crammed full of amazing things. We spend much of our time on YouTube marveling at the unique talents of people or finding amusement in something comical. We find inspiration or a moment to laugh.

You know something is special when it strikes upon both of those things.

Medli’s Melodies is a series in which we choose our favorite songs from The Legend of Zeldafranchise, or…

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Medli’s Melodies: A rocking Talus Battle guitar cover

Medli’s Melodies: A rocking Talus Battle guitar cover

With Breath of the Wild’s soundtrack taking a more ambient approach than its predecessors, its fuller, epic tracks are few and far between. When they do come into play though, they contrast strongly with the piano that quietly chirps every now and then. This usually results in you feeling thrilled and craving for more once they’re gone.

A perfect example of one of these impactful tracks is the…

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Medli's Melodies: The ballad etched into my heart

Medli’s Melodies: The ballad etched into my heart

There are certain songs in my life that, no matter when, where, or even why I hear them, have a much more powerful impact on me than songs I might love. To put it another way, listening to these songs provides an experience rather than a reaction. I like to refer to these as “songs etched into my heart.” There are three video game songs that elicit such a response regardless of how often I hear…

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Medli’s Melodies: A bewitching violin cover of Kotake and Koume’s theme

Medli’s Melodies: A bewitching violin cover of Kotake and Koume’s theme

I’m always impressed by the talent of musicians that create violin covers, and the piece I’m looking at today by Patti Rudisillis no exception. But her cover in particular — a rendition of the Kotake and Koume theme — really struck a chord with me. Patti draws inspiration from the fact that the witches are twins to influence the style of her cover, with the end result being a vibrant re-creation…

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Medli's Melodies: 'Stables Theme' by TheToader

Medli’s Melodies: ‘Stables Theme’ by TheToader

Rest easy, weary traveler. You have arrived at one of Hyrule’s sparse stables, where you can board your steed, cook a hearty meal, hear news of goings-on across the land, and take a well-deserved load off. If nothing else, you can relax to the soothing music while you put your boots up.

Medli’s Melodies is a series in which we choose our favorite songs from The Legend of Zeldafranchise, or…

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Medli's Melodies: The delightful sax cover story of Midna's theme

Medli’s Melodies: The delightful sax cover story of Midna’s theme

Perhaps it’s because I played clarinet in band class for eight years, but I’ve always found myself enamored with skillful woodwind playing. I understand how much practice, time and effort goes into learning and performing a song. I also obviously have a strong passion for writing and Zelda, as I’m writing this article here now.

Medli’s Melodiesis a series in which we choose our favorite…

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Medli's Melodies: A Hyrule Warriors track sure to put wind in your sails

Medli’s Melodies: A Hyrule Warriors track sure to put wind in your sails

Last week we celebrated the 5-year anniversary of Hyrule Warriors with columns highlighting music, trivia, characters and cosplay from or inspired by the Zelda spin-off. But why stop there? Let’s keep it going for another day! Think of it as Hyrule Warriors Week: Definitive Edition.

Today, we keep rocking with a mettlesome medley of Wind Waker melodies that first appeared in Hyrule Warriors…

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Medli's Melodies: The synth blast from the '80s past

Medli’s Melodies: The synth blast from the ’80s past

There are, at an absolute minimum, two things the world needs. First, we need more love for Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.It’s a great game, especially compared to a lot of NES games out there. It’s just a little bit different is all — and you’d best believe I’ll defend it to the end. Second, we need more ’80s synth. Some people think it’s campy, but I personally love it to pieces despite…

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Medli's Melodies: Trial of the Tower

Medli’s Melodies: Trial of the Tower

Now, it’s no secret that the Tower of the Gods is one of my all–time favorite Zelda dungeons, and one of the things that make it so epic to me is the music that plays inside the structure. It’s grand enough as is, giving the overtone of a great challenge of wit and strength, but Z.R.E.O. managed to bump it up a notch and create their own take on the tower’s theme. 

Medli’s Melodiesis a…

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Medli's Melodies: Hero of Lorule

Medli’s Melodies: Hero of Lorule

I’m sure I’ve talked countless times about how Ravio is my favorite Zelda character, and there’s a lot of reasons for it. He’s funny, he’s clever, and most importantly, even though he sees himself as a coward, he still makes an effort to do the right thing. He knows Hilda is struggling, and even though he thinks there’s nothing he can do, he travels to a new world to find someone who he knows can…

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Medli's Melodies: Zelda Dungeon Medley by Super Guitar Bros.

Medli’s Melodies: Zelda Dungeon Medley by Super Guitar Bros.

Dungeon themes in Zelda games are usually outshone by the series’ more uplifting melodies. Similarly, the original Zelda games often lurk in the shadows of their more contemporary counterparts. But a recently released classical guitar medley throws a much deserved spotlight on the dungeon themes from the first three Zeldainstallments. They brilliantly capture the beauty and eeriness that served…